Over the last several years, our church has seen a few international connections develop into real friendships and partnerships.  In particular, we've felt prompted to visit the Arab Middle East to see some of what God is already doing there--and to increasingly take part ourselves in how Jesus is revealing his love, justice and reconciling power in that part of the world.  Currently, a team of lay leaders has moved to the Middle East to take part in this dream full-time.  We are also excited to be developing partnerships in Haiti, Liberia, and Mozambique.  We will be offering trips to these countries as well each year, so that members of our community can participate personally in how God is loving and healing the nations.
 
For more information, e-mail internationalinitiatives@bostonvineyard.org.

What's Going On
“Taking It Global” Conference.
Friday & Saturday, March 12th – 13th
Grow your own cross-cultural adeptness. Consider investing your talents and gifts internationally.

To register, go to events.constantcontact.com/register/event

Rebuild Africa Update
March 2010
Bill Massaquoi will be visiting from Liberia and will give an update on his work with Rebuild Africa. (Actual time and room TBD)

The Bridges Course
Sundays, March 14th through April 18th
A weekly small group instruction & practicum on Islam and how to talk sensitively about faith with your Muslim friends.

Perspectives Course
Winter/Spring 2011 (January through April)
A one night a week course that will be offered here at the Vineyard.

If interested in going on a short-term trip to:

The Middle East
Grace Schmelzer: grace@bostonvineyard.org or
Chuck Snekvik: chuck@bostonvineyard.org

Liberia
Peter Choo: internationalinitiatives@bostonvineyard.org

Haiti
Gretchen Saalbach & Chacha Julien: internationalinitiatives@bostonvineyard.org

Love 146 (locally)
Pascha Griffiths: love146@bostonvineyard.org

Local Muslim Community
For opportunities to volunteer with our church, with the local Muslim community, contact Stephanie Acker: Stephanie@bostonvineyard.org.